Vivo X500 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 54/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3300); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 20W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 192g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 36 points higher (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 508.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 36 points (90/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.